Noumea weather in May (New Caledonia)

Is Noumea a good destination in May, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

May in Noumea generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 25°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 21°C.

Precipitation

Noumea in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 176 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, March tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Noumea climate page with graphs.

 

Noumea, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Water Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 176 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Caledonia in May

Find out more about the weather in New Caledonia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Noumea, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 25°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Noumea.

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